Why we built it
We believe the best tech makes life easier
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For guests,
That means quicker service with connected loyalty.
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For teams,
A simplified system designed by caterers with them in mind.
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For clients,
We are one service provider for all their needs
Backed by expertise
Time2Eat is powered by Compass Group, a global organisation built on people and operating in around 30 countries with over 500,000 employees worldwide. Our UK team, based in the Midlands, delivers and manages Time2Eat day-to-day, with hardware sourced from trusted UK partners and end-to-end project delivery from our Compass Digital deployment team.
Behind the scenes, our SmartQ development centre in Bangalore, India, brings together over 60 talented engineers dedicated to the Time2Eat roadmap. They’re constantly building, refining and improving, ensuring the platform evolves as your needs do.
Partnering with us means working with one supplier who takes care of everything, from POS systems for education catering to cashless solutions for stadiums.
One ecosystem. One point of contact. Complete peace of mind.
You're in good company
Over 570 clients and 1,350 outlets worldwide use Time2Eat to serve great food, faster.
The people behind progress
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Digital Director
Simon
A Coffee-powered strategist driving Compass’ digital vision and growth.
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Principal Product Manager
Amy
Creative problem-solver, bringing people, ideas and technology together.
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Head of Digital Products
Tony
Builder of teams and ideas, passionate about turning challenges into opportunities.
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Head of Implementation
Andrew
Operational expert balancing real-world insight with smooth, stress-free digital delivery.
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Customer Experience & Innovation Leader
Dave
Innovator and designer, shaping every customer touchpoint into something memorable.
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Head of Digital Engagement
Leon
Tech translator with a deep understanding of catering and connection. His
Award winning team
Recognised for redefining food service
From payment breakthroughs to digital transformation, we’ve been celebrated for leading the way in hospitality technology.
RTIH Payments Innovation Winner
RETA Europe Best AI & Robotics Application Award 2023
Contract Catering Awards 2023 Innovation Award 2023
FDF Awards 2023 Digital Transformation Award 2023 (with KPMG)
TIME World’s Best Companies 2024
Our journey
2020
We rolled out our first sites
The Time2Eat pre-order app was released in the app stores, created by people who know food service inside out. It achieved 50k transactions globally in its first month. Our first UK client app launched at a major British car manufacturing site.
2021
We grew and evolved
We expanded across the UK and Ireland, introducing the omni-channel solution for ordering, locker collection, payments and kitchen management. By this point, 100 clients globally were using Time2Eat.
2022
We went fully frictionless
We integrated our Time2Eat platform with frictionless checkout technology to bring Ireland its first frictionless convenience store, located in our client’s prestigious Dublin head office.
2023
We were recognised for innovation
Our work was celebrated across the industry, winning multiple awards for digital transformation and customer experience. 400 clients globally were using Time2Eat.
2025
We scaled globally
Time2Eat now supports 8 million transactions per month globally. We’re capable of cashless offline payments (we never stop transacting).
We now have over 570 Time2Eat clients globally. Ask us how to go cashless in food service!
2026
We leveled up
Our roadmap is filled with new product launches, smart features and innovative tech collaborations.